CLAREMONT / WEASTE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
9 JUNE, 2009
CLAREMONT / WEASTE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
9 June, 2009
All Hallows RC Business and EnterpriseCollege
Weaste Lane
Salford
Meeting commenced:6.30 p.m.
“ ended:9.00 p.m.
PRESENT:B. Downes – in the Chair
Councillors Ainsworth, Deas, Ferrer, Heywood and Taylor
J. Collins-De la Salle Sports Club
L. Johnson-Winchester Road
M. Healey-Guilford Road
L. Downey-Otranto Avenue
B. Cloudsdale-Orient Road
K. Meechan-Orient Road
R. Murphy-Hayfield Road
L. Rowbotham-LightOaksInfant School
S. Lawrence-Graham Road
S. Johnson-Edward Avenue
S. Smith-Edward Avenue
A. Moore-Barrhill Residents’ Association
M. Cheadle}BuileHillHigh School
C. Blackett}
J. Binns-Eccles Old Road
C. Brooke-Winchester Road
B. Smith-Bridlington Avenue
Y. McKeefer-Lancaster Road
L. O’Shea}Lancaster Road
D. O’Shea}
G. Leowioge-PBN Holdings
S. Deas-Fairhope
E. Heywood-BentcliffePark Residents’
Association
P. Haworth}ElmwoodChurch
R. Haworth}
J. Smethurst-HeightMethodistChurch
D. Kenny-All Hallows Business and
EnterpriseCollege
S. Hesling-Local Resident
B. Patten -Claremont Community Association
J. Marston-Salford Foundation Community
Champion
J. Cartwright-Bluebell Residents’ and Tenants’
Association
P. Krinks-Lullington Homewatch
J. Openshaw}Middle Victoria Road Homewatch K. Ivison }
V. Ivison}
P. Welsh-Salford Advertiser
OFFICERS:A. Westwood-Area Co-ordinator
M. Walbank-Neighbourhood Manager
F. Gani-Salford Primary Care Trust
M. Patel-Salford Local Involvement Network
K. Partington-Urban Vision
D. Hayeems-Tesco Stores Limited
D. Henthorne-Greater Manchester Police
T. Curran-Salford Community Leisure
M. McHugh-Senior Democratic Services Officer
(Please note that all those present did not sign the attendance list and that this has resulted in the omission of a number of names from the list.)
- VALERIE IVISON
Brian Downes, on behalf of the Committee, thanked Valerie Ivison for the dedication and leadership which she had shown in her work as Chairman of this Committee. As a token of this recognition, a bouquet of flowers was presented to Valerie.
In response, Valerie Ivison thanked the Chairman for his kind words and indicated that she took pride in the progress which had been made in the Neighbourhood Management Area as a result of the work undertaken by the Committee.
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Owen and Steve Healey, Lyn Crowder, Mike Johnston, Tony Smith, Ged Hodgin, Sareda Dirir, Sharon Richardson and David Lees.
- PRESENTATION ON THE TESCO PLANNING APPLICATION RELATING TO THE SITE AT WEST ONE AND THE POTENTIAL REGENERATION PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH IT
(As Members of the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel, Councillors Ferrer and Heywood were present for, but took no part in, the consideration of this item)
(a)Application for Planning Permission
Kurt Partington gave a presentation providing details of the proposals contained within the application for planning permission submitted by PBN Holdings Ltd, on behalf of West One Retail Park Unit and Tesco Stores Ltd, in respect of the proposed Tesco Superstore on the site of the WestOneRetailPark.
He provided details relating to -
- The existing site
- Opened in November, 2001
- 17 retail units
- Perceived at the time to be a catalyst to regenerate Eccles
- Suffered from larger schemes such as nearby Trafford Centre and Salford Quays
- Failing RetailPark
- Plans detailing the current and proposed scheme
- Current site
- Proposed store
- Proposed footbridge from the new store across Gilda Brook Road
- Proposals
- New Tesco ‘Store on Stilts’ to anchor a regenerated West One
- Tesco Store to provide 8,214m2 GEA
- Total uplift of retail 3,341m2 GEA
- Car Park numbers to increase from 608 to 1,012; an uplift of 404
- Proposal Aims
- Revitalising an ailing retail park
- Improving pedestrian links between West One and Eccles
- Creating new jobs in the area
- Act as a catalyst for further regeneration in Eccles
(b)Tesco Regeneration Partnerships
Deborah Hayeems, Regional Corporate Affairs Manager for North West and Yorkshire from Tesco Stores Ltd, gave a presentation relating to the development and implementation of Tesco Regeneration Partnerships.
She indicated that the implementation of a Tesco Regeneration Partnership for this project was subject to the application for planning permission being successful.
She provided details of -
- Tesco Regeneration Partnerships
The Partnerships involve work being undertaken by Tesco with local communities in order to match up the needs of communities with the Tesco development programme to create jobs and services within the community.
In providing people with jobs they have more money to spend elsewhere, making the whole area more attractive for investment.
- The Jobs Guarantee
She indicated that at the core of the programme was the unique Tesco Job Guarantee, targeted at the local long-term unemployed (over 6 months).
She indicated that following an initial interview stage, potential recruits were given a job guarantee before they attended a six week training course preparing them for working in store; and as long as they completed the course a job with Tesco was guaranteed.
- Proposals for the West One Partnership
This partnership would provide a guarantee of 450 new jobs with half of those being targeted at local long-term unemployed (over 6 months).
- A DVD was shown which provided details of the Tesco Regeneration Partnership which had recently been implemented in Gorton.
(c)Questions / Comments
A number of questions and comments were raised in respect of the presentations, as follows -
(i)A comment relating to scepticism that the placement of a Tesco Store on the West One site, along with the creation of 450 jobs, would assist in the regeneration of the Eccles Town Centre.
It was noted that a Retail Impact Assessment had been carried out in respect of this issue, and that it, along with other planning considerations would be debated at the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel when consideration was given to this application.
(ii)A request for the proposed opening hours of the new store
It was reported that the proposals were for 24 hour opening.
(iii)Concerns relating to the effect that this store would have on the operation of the store on Salford Precinct.
(iv)A request for information regarding the future of the stores in the part of West One which was to be demolished as part of the proposal.
It was noted that the stores would be moved to currently vacant units at West One.
(v)Concerns relating to traffic density and access issues to the site.
It was noted that a Transport Assessment had been carried out in respect of this issueand that it, along with other planning considerations would be debated at the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel when consideration was given to this application.
(vi)Question relating to the provision of a Hackney Carriage Stand as part of the proposal.
It was noted that this issue was currently being considered by the applicant.
(vii)A comment relating to a perceived decline in Eccles Town Centre and concerns that this may be further exacerbated by the placement of a Tesco Store on the West One site.
(viii)A request that the design of the store be such that it complimented the current surrounding area and did not cause an ‘eyesore’
(ix)A request for clarification relating to the landscaping work which would be undertaken as part of the proposal.
It was noted that this issue would be debated at the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel when consideration was given to this application.
(x)Concerns that the Tesco Store would have an adverse impact on the Morrisons and Aldi Stores on situated on Eccles Precinct
(xi)A request for further consultation to be undertaken with residents of the flats adjacent to the proposed site owing to the fact that there was now more residency that when the plans were initially published.
(xii)A request that the applicant consider accessibility issues, including the provision of extra toilet and changing room facilities within the store.
Kurt Partington requested that details of this request be provided to him in writing and that they would be passed to the applicant.
Kurt Partington provided his contact details and requested that members of the local community provide him with any further questions or comments in respect of the application.
Brian Downes, on behalf of the Committee, thanked Kurt Partington and Deborah Hayeems for their interesting and informative presentations.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the presentations be noted.
(2) THAT members of the local community provide Kurt Partington with details of any further questions or comments in respect of the application.
- MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Brian Downes apologised that the minutes from the last meeting of this Committee were not available for consideration.
Alan Westwood, Area Co-ordinator reported that the minutes had not been produced as a result of the pressures of volume of work which had been placed on the Democratic Services Team, owing to the recent administration of a local by-election in the Irwell Riverside Ward and the European Parliamentary Elections.
- MATTERS ARISING
(a)Community Committee Membership
M. Walbank reported that the draft constitution for Community Committees had not yet been submitted to Council for approval.
He indicated that the views of this Committee relating to Committee Membership by representatives of local schools had been submitted for consideration to Brian Wroe, Assistant Director (Community Services).
RESOLVED:THAT the matter be noted.
(b)Duncan Matheson Playing Fields
RESOLVED:THAT a letter be sent to the Greater Manchester Federation of Clubs for Young People seeking an update report in respect of their future intentions for the use of the land at Duncan Matheson Playing Fields.
- POLICE UPDATE
Inspector Dave Henthorne, Greater Manchester Police, provided an update report in respect of crime and anti-social behaviour issues within the Neighbourhood Management Area, including –
- work which had been undertaken to address issues of robbery from shops on Bolton Road, including ‘Cash In Transit’ issues.
-work undertaken to address instances of Anti-Social Behaviour within the Neighbourhood Management Area
-work to target offenders in instances of burglary
-work undertaken to address the instances of robberies from students attending PendletonCollege.
-an update on Operation Brocade.
-an update on the application for funding for CCTV
He also provided details of the crime figures for the area which highlighted information on the current recorded crime figures with comparative data for 2008.
RESOLVED:THAT the report be noted.
- REPORT OF THE BUDGET SUB-GROUP - 1 JUNE, 2009
(a)Applications for Funding
RESOLVED:THAT the applications for funding, as detailed below, be dealt with as follows -
APPLICANT / AMOUNT APPLIED FOR / PURPOSE /RECOMMENDATION
1. Friends of BuileHillPark / £1,104 for workshops / publicity / Deferred until accounts have been received and invite group to next meeting to discuss various issues.2. Eccles RFC / £120.80 towards referee expenses / venue hire / Approved £120.80 from CH&WB
3. Eccles & District Scout Association / £457.44 towards Summer camp / Approved £457.44 from CH&WB
4. 3rd Pendlebury Scout Group / £901.29 towards rent/tents/training/leaders/uniform/
flags / Approved £901 from CH&WB but defer until receipt of bank statement
5. Dominion Morris Dancers / £1,377 towards costumes / Approved £1,000 from CH&WB and £377 from SPAA
6. Height Veterans Bowling
Club / £514 for green fees / league fees / Approved £514 from SPAA
7. City of Salford Sea Cadets / £108 towards mini bus / petrol / Approved £108 from SPAA; advise group not to have two signatories from the same address
8. City of Salford FA / £900 towards transport costs / Approved £900 from SPAA; advise group not to give out young people’s names
9. SalfordElimChurch Kidz Club / £181 for room hire and food for
sleep over / community breakfast / Approved £60 from devolved for room hire only
10. Cooking Angels / £650 towards room hire/ food / activities (£303 pro-rata share) / Approved £303 from devolved
11. Friends of LightoaksPark / £2,448 for Play Day / Approved £2,448 from devolved
(b)Safer Homes Fund
Mick Walbank provided information relating to an application for funding for Alleygating schemes which was being made by the Seedley and Langworthy Trust from the Safer Homes Fund.
He requested, (a) in principle support from Community Committee to provide match funding for the Alleygating Schemes, and (b) permission to hold a Special Meeting of the Budget Sub Group to consider the matter.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT in principle support be given to provide match funding for Alleygating Schemes in respect of the Safer Homes Fund application.
(2) THAT a Special Meeting of the Budget Sub Group be organised in order to give full consideration to the Safer Homes Fund application; and that an update report be submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
(3) THAT a request be made to the Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company seeking support for this project.
- REPORTS FROM LOCALITIES
(a)Weaste
(i)Former Weaste Cricket Ground
It was reported that a meeting had taken place between local residents and the Chairman of Salford City Reds, however, no progress had yet been made in respect of the issues relating to the Former Weaste Cricket Ground.
RESOLVED:THAT the report be noted; and that an item be included on the Agenda for the next meeting of this Committee in order for local residents to provide an update report.
(b)New Weaste
No report.
(c)Pendlebury
No report.
(d)Parks
A report was submitted providing details of the consultation about a proposed building of a Visitor Centre in BuileHillPark.
Details of the official re-opening of the Garden Centre were provided which would be placed on display boards in the park and in local community facilities.
RESOLVED:THAT the report be noted.
(e)Hope
Residents from Orient Road, Otranta Avenue raised concerns relating to ongoing instances of staff from the SalfordRoyalHospital parking outside their houses.
It was noted that since the implementation of the phases of the residents’ parking scheme, in the vicinity of the Hospital, Orient Road and the surrounding streets which were not part of the residents’ parking scheme, had suffered from increased levels of traffic and parking by non-residents.
Further details were provided in respect of problems being experienced with cars parking on the grass verges on Lancaster Road.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT a letter be sent to the Lead Member for Planning, with a copy to the Strategic Director of Sustainable Regeneration, highlighting the concerns raised by the local community regarding parking issues within the area; and requesting that a response be submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
(3) THAT a letter be sent to the Chief Executive of the Salford Royal Hospital NHS Trust requesting clarification of the long term strategy of the hospital trust in respect of the car parking issues.
(f)SalfordRoyalHospital
Valerie Ivison submitted a report in respect of issues relating to SalfordRoyalHospital.
RESOLVED:THAT the report be noted.
(g)Height / Claremont
(i)Claremont Community Association
The minutes from the meeting of the Claremont Community Association held on 6 May, 2009, were noted.
(ii)Parking Issues
Residents reported problems associated with car parking by non-residents within the area, specifically -
(a)in the car park of the Co-op store, where commuters parked before using public transport to take them to Manchester City Centre
(b)in the streets surrounding Dronfield Road, which were used by students from PendletonCollege.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT in respect of this issue, and the issues detailed in minute 8(e), above, Councillor Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning, be invited to attend the next meeting of this Committee in order to discuss the concerns of residents relating to issues of Parking within the Neighbourhood Management Area.
- COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
Mick Walbank submitted
(a)the quarterly update of progress with the actions contained within the Community Action Plan.
(b)copies of the three appendices to the Community Action Plan -
(i)Aspirations for Claremont / Weaste
(ii)Schemes for consideration against S106 funding
(iii)Schemes for consideration against devolved highways budgets.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the current objective in item 3.3. within the Community Action Plan be deleted and replaced by -
‘to ensure a community recreational facility on the Stott Lane Playing Fields’.
(2) THAT Appendix 1 (Aspirations for Claremont / Weaste) be approved subject to the addition of the following items -
- That a review of parking in the area be undertaken.
- That all roads within the city be included in the new ‘tree lining’ policy
(3) THAT Appendix 2 (Schemes for Consideration against Section 106 Funds), be approved.
(4) THAT Appendix 3 (Schemes for Consideration against Devolved Highways Budget), be approved subject to the addition of the following item to the Revenues Schemes -
- repair Graham Road
- repair Derby Road
- repair Willows Road
- repair Bradfield Avenue
- repair Hebden Avenue
- repair Fairhope Avenue
- HEALTH ACTION PLAN
Foyzul Gani presented details of the updated Health Action Plan.
Valerie Ivison expressed concerns relating to the format and content of the Health Action Plan.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the Health Action Plan be noted.
(2) THAT Foyzul Gani and Valerie Ivison meet to discuss the presentation of the Health Action Plan at future meetings.
- HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Brian Downes highlighted concerns raised by a number of members of the Committee relating to ‘pot holes’ on roads within the Neighbourhood Management Area.
He indicated that, in consultation with Mick Walbank, a form would be designed, to be completed by local residents, providing details of problem pot holes.
This form would be returned to Mick Walbank and then details sent to Highways for action to be taken.
This would allow Committee to produce an ‘audit trail’ of reporting and action taken in respect of the pot holes within the area.
RESOLVED:(1) THAT the process be discussed further at Environment Task Group.
(2) THAT update reports in respect of the process be submitted at future meetings of this Committee.